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Patent GB-190400951-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Power Translating Devices.
Inventor: MARBLE GEORGE WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-01-14
Granted: 1904-02-18
Abstract: 951. Marble, G. W. Jan. 14. Lathes.-Fig. 1 shows a bottom view of reversing, variablespeed, starting and stopping, and quickreturn mechanism applicable to lathes. Fig. 3 is a section on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1. The driving and driven shafts 23, 25 are supported by the hangers 10, 11, which also support the frame 14, 15. The transverse countershaft 27, driven by bevel gear 43, carries friction-wheels 30, 31 adapted to engage the friction disc 42<a> on the shaft 25. The wheels 30, 31 slide on the feather 32 and are moved independently by the forks 34 on the racks 35, guided on the rod 36 and operated by means of pinions 37 and handles 38. A fixed pin engages and locks the teeth of each pinion 37, which must be raised by the handle 38 to clear the pin before being turned. Pins 41, 42 limit the motion of the handle, and the spring 38<a> returns it to the locked position when released. The wheels 30, 31 may be separately brought iuto contact with the disc 42<a> by shifting the beings 28. 29. For this purpose, the shaft 46 is oscillated by the handle 47, which is fixed in any position by the latch 48 engaging the notched segment plate 49. To the handle 47 and to the crank-arm 50 on the shaft 46 are attached rods 51 adjustably connected by nuts to the studs 44 on the bearings 28, 29. When the handle 47 hangs vertically, the shaft 27 is at right-angles to the shafts 23, 25, and the wheels 30, 31 are both out of contact with the disc 42<a>. By moving the handle 47, one of the wheels is made to drive the disc, the velocity of rotation depending on the distance of the wheel from the centre of the disc. By moving one of the wheels while in contact with the disc, the speed of the driven shaft may be gradually altered.
Patent GB-190401883-A (GB)
Title: Improved Photographic Lenses for Cameras.
Inventor: STARK FERDINAND
Filed: 1904-01-25
Granted: 1904-02-25
Abstract: 1883. Stark, F. Jan. 25. Lenses and lens fittings.-One arrangement for changing the focus of a lens during exposure to equalize the sharpness of the outline in different parts of the picture is shown in section in Fig. 1. The inner tube E, in which the lenses C, D are mounted, slides longitudinally on ball bearings F in an outer tube B. The lens tube E is pressed backward by the spring G, and is held against the spring by a detent lever I gearing in a rack J. During an exposure, the detent I is lifted by the pressure in the pneumatic tube P, and the lens is moved back by the spring G by an amount regulated by the travel of the pin R in the slot Q. In a modification, the spring G is arranged to press the lens tube outwards.
Patent GB-190406007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and relating to the Manufacture of Artificial Stone, Blocks, or Bricks
Inventor: STEGER VIRGE
Filed: 1904-03-11
Granted: 1904-04-14
Abstract: 6007. Steger, V. March 11. Bricks and building-blocks are made of a mixture of sand, lime, and sodium-carbonate solution, and are subjected for about 10 hours to the action of steam, previously treated with caustic potash and flowers of sulphur. The sand and lime are preferably in the proportion of 93 parts of sand to 7 parts of unslaked lime, the sodium-carbonate solution preferably consists of 8 lb. of soda dissolved in 100 gallons of water, and the steam is preferably treated with 9 parts of caustic potash and 8 parts of flowers of sulphur. The mixture may be coloured by adding a mineral paint to the sodium-carbonate solution, or otherwise.
Patent GB-190406422-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Axles, Crank Shafts and other similar Metallic Structures.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1904-03-16
Granted: 1905-03-16
Abstract: 6422. Boult ,A. J., [Fremont, C.]. March 16. Axles.-Relates to the construction of cranks and axles for locomotives and cars, the object being to increase the elasticity and so prevent permanent deformation. A crank A, Fig. 1, is lightened or reduced at its sides a m c, d n b, and a hole C is provided between the shaft B and crank-pin B<1>. Yielding is said to take place through a distance H between the centres of the parts B, B<1>, which is greater than the distance h between the exteriors of these parts. The applica. tion of the invention to a double crank and crank shaft is described. The Provisional Specification states that in the case of a straight axle, portions of reduced diameter are done away with, and the portion between the journal and the place for receiving the springs is made in the shape of a paraboloid.
Patent GB-190407401-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Cushion Frames of Billard and the like Tables.
Inventor: BURROUGHES JAMES SAMUEL
Filed: 1904-03-28
Granted: 1904-04-28
Abstract: 7401. Burroughes, J. S. March 28. Billiards &c. - A detail improvement in a cushion frame for billiard and like tables, described in Specification No. 2497, A.D. 1902, consists in bevelling the surface a<1> of the steel plate a to which the wooden block d is secured. The block may thus be set back towards the edge of the slate bed. Between the wooden block d and the steel plate a, a steel band or strip c and a layer f of felt, rubber, or the like are inserted.
Patent GB-190408584-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in Bolts for Securing Doors and the like.
Inventor: EMERY JOHN THOMAS
Filed: 1904-04-14
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 8584. Emery, J. T. April 14. Sliding bolts. - The screw holes B of the socket are elongated to allow it to be moved slightly without being removed altogether. The Provisional Specification also states that the point of the bolt is tapered.
Patent GB-190410298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Open and Close Fire Cooking Ranges.
Inventor: MILLER WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-05-05
Granted: 1905-03-09
Abstract: 10,298. Miller, W. May 5. Cooking-ranges, convertible close and open.-In a cooking-range, means are provided to enable kettles and culinary vessels to be heated whether the range is open or closed, and to utilize the gases which are usually led through the boiler flue direct to the chimney. A sliding " canopy " A, and a sliding part of the "hob" B have lifting covers a, E over openings for cooking- utensils. The canopy has a horizontal shelf A<3> to cause the gases passing round the boiler and through an opening C, to pass under the cover a when the range is closed. When the fire-cover is pushed back to open the range, a pivoted plate G is tilted over to slide under the shelf A<3>, thus opening the front of the canopy, for the passage of the hot gases rising from the open fire. The plate G is raised by catches or guides H on the canopy when the fire-cover is drawn forwards. To ensure slow combustion, a boiler brick I may extend forward so as to form part of the bottom of the fireplace in place of the grate, a shallow ashpan J being arranged below it. This pan may have a flat firebrick in the bottom. The open space K below the ashpan may have a door to enable it to be used for storing coal or the like.
Patent GB-190417524-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Range Finder for Military Purposes.
Inventor: SCHMALZ EUGEN
Filed: 1904-08-11
Granted: 1905-09-11
Abstract: 17,524. Schmalz, E. Aug. 11. Range-finders.- Relates to apparatus for measuring distances, of the kind described in Specification No, 11,902, A.D. 1891, in which the distant object Zm, Fig. 15, is viewed through field glasses by two observers at opposite ends I, II of a base-line of known length. In the apparatus as described in the prior Specification, a system of reflectors on the observing-instrument at station I, arranged to turn a ray of light through a right-angle, enable the first observer to determine when the distant object Zm and station II subtend a right-angle at station I. A similar system of reflectors on the observing- instrument at station II, is arranged to turn a ray of light through an angle differing slightly, by a predetermiLed amount, from a right-angle. When the first observer has taken up his position, the second observer directs h.s observing-instrument on the distant object Zm, and if the station I as seen by reflection coincides with the object as viewed directly, the base-line bears a definite relation to the distance of the object, for instance 1 to 50. The distances of objects at a somewhat greater or less distance are read on a graduated rod g, Fig. 1. as viewed by reflection, the scale being carried by the observing-instrument at station I. The plane mirrors described in the prior Specification are replaced by reflecting prisms and the folding sights are replaced by sights c on semicylindrical tubes closing the prism casings. The sight at the second station may have an extension adapted to be folded down. The arm which carries the guide f in which the graduated rod g slides, is pivoted to lugs e under the prism casing, so that it can be folded back to facilitate transport. The guide is locked in either of its extreme positions by a sliding bolt i and recessed projections l, l<1>. Each prism casing is provided with an extension m, Fig. 1, with a slot m<2> to receive a positioning projection h on the fieldglass tube. A rotatable screw-threaded ring o on this tube is adapted to engage a screw-threaded part m<1> in the extension m. A comparative scale, consisting of three parallel helical lines graduated to distances corresponding to three different lengths of base line, is arranged in the tubular shield h<2> of each field glass, to enable the same graduated rod to be used with base-lines of different lengths, or, in exceptional cases, to allow a stick or the like to be used. The graduated rod has a centimetre scale at one side, and the comparative scale has cross-lines corresponding to centimetres. An auxiliary rod g', Fig. 2, may be attached to the rod g by a projection g<2> engaging a recess. Folding sights p are arranged near the ends of the rule. The guide f has index marks J to facilitate adjustment of the rod g.
Patent GB-190421736-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Starting Gates for Race Courses and the like.
Inventor: WALKER ALFORD
Filed: 1904-10-10
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 21,736. Walker, A. Oct. 10. Races, starting.-The tapes D of a starting- gate are attached to two rods C pivoted in uprights A, which may be fixed but are preferably inserted in sockets B sunk in the ground. The arms C are acted on by springs which tend to raise the arms, and with them the tapes D, but, normally, swinging catches F, F<1> retain the arms. On pulling a lever G, which engages a link H coupled to the catch F, one arm C is released from the catch F, and, simultaneously, the other arm is released from the catch F<1>, which is coupled to the link H<1>, motion being transferred from one link to the other by means of bell-crank levers I, I<1>, pivoted to the sockets B, and a wire or rod J which passes through a tube K sunk in the ground. A spring L serves to keep the wire J taut, and to hold the catch F<1> in its operative position. When the apparatus is to be portable, the pins N, N<1>, which connect the links H, H' and bell - cranks I', J, respectively, are made removable, so that they can be inserted in other sockets. The arms C are strengthened by tie - rods P con. nected to nuts R ; by moving these nuts along screws Q, the tension of the rods can be regulated. Or, in place of these, struts inside the arms C may be used. One of the arms C may carry a starting - flag, which falls as the tapes D are raised. A platform M is provided for the starter. According to the Provisional Specification, the catches may be actuated by other mechanical or electric means.
Patent GB-190422632-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of Extinguishing or Rendering Innocuous the Sparks Issuing from the Chimnies of Locomotives and the like, and Apparatus for Ejecting such Sparks after they have been Extinguished or Rendered Innocuous.
Inventor: ENGELMANN MAX
Filed: 1904-10-20
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 22,632. Engelmann, M. Oct. 20. Spark arresters and extinguishers. -Instead of sparks being stored in the bottom of the smoke-box or in a device arranged in the chimney of a locomotive or other engine, the are retained o n 1 y a sufficient time for them to be broken by friction against sieve-like parts and to be cooled by the steam, and are then ejected into the air by later exhaust steam. Fig. 1 shows the arrester fitted to a locomotive chimney. A lower conical part d, with perforations to allow only small sparks to pass through, is supported by bars b screwed at c to the chimney. Above this conical part is a perforated pear- or bell-shaped hollow part e, with a central conical part f, also preferably perforated, supported by short bars g so as to allow broken sparks to pass through the opening k between its lower edge and the outer surface of the conical part d. The sparks are first thrown against the parts d, f, the smaller ones passing through the perforations, and are then carried, as shown by the arrows, through the opening k and against the outer surface of the upper portion of the body d, this portion being preferably not perforated. The sparks are thus broken and cooled in their passage by contact with the steam, and are then ejected into the air by a succeeding blast. The connections of the bars b, g with the parts d, e respectively may be made loose, by providing longer rivets, and by this means larger sparks held fast in the opening k are broken by the shaking motion, and are enabled to pass through.
Patent GB-190423296-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Device for Growing Seeds or Seedlings.
Inventor: PETERSEIM FRITZ
Filed: 1904-10-28
Granted: 1904-12-01
Abstract: 23,296. Peterseim, F. Oct. 28. Flower vases.-Seedlings are grown in grooves on a hollow porous figure made of clay and standing on a non-porous base, the hollow figure being filled with water, which percolates through it and waters the seeds or plants and then collects in the non - porous base. The base may be made of heavily-fired clay or the like, and of any form, size, or colour. Fig. 2 is a sectional view of a figure made in the form of a man's head the portions representing surfaces covered with hair being provided with grooves a, in which grass seeds or the like are sown. Water is poured in through an inconspicuous aperture b. The base c collects any seeds or grasses which may fall. Another form of the appliance represents a pig or other animal.
Patent GB-190426162-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Fluid-tight Packings for Fluid Pressure Turbines, Rotary Engines, and the like.
Inventor: BAILEY JAMES NICOLSON
Filed: 1904-12-01
Granted: 1905-10-05
Abstract: 26,162. Bailey, J. N. Dec. 1. Stuffing-boxes, substitutes for.-Collars 2 on the shaft in a rotary engine, turbine, or the like, or as shown on a bushing 3 secured to it, rotate in grooves 4 in a sleeve 5, which can move longitudinally in the opening in the casing and is preferably made in halves held together by screwed rings 6, 7. The ring 7 is of larger diameter than the ring 6, and both have packing-rings 8 to make tight joints in the turbine or other casing. The end of the ring 7 forms one wall of an annular chamber 9 to which, in the case of a condensing turbine, fluid under pressure is admitted under the control of a hand-valve or of the valve shown. The bearing-surfaces on the shaft and sleeve are in this manner held in contact so as to prevent leakage. The fluid under pressure, acting on the piston 14, forces it to the left to open the port 18 and admit the fluid to the chamber 9. When the pressure in this chamber reaches the required amount, it pushes the piston 15 to the right and closes the port 18. Any variation of pressure in the turbine casing acts on the piston 16 to adjust the pressure in the chamber 9. The fluid in this chamber may be admitted through ducts 10, 11, 12 to the grooves to form sides. When the pressure in the turbine or other casing is greater than that of the atmosphere, a partial vacuum is formed in the chamber 9, its amount being regulated in a similar way to that described above.
Patent GB-190427037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery for Printing the Pattern on Linoleum, Oilcloth, and the like Materials.
Inventor: SHAW HARRY CLAYTON
Filed: 1904-12-12
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 27,037. Shaw, H. C. Dec. 12. Printing fabrics.-A machine for printing on linoleum, oilcloth, &c. is provided with a series of pneumatically - operated pistons working in cylinders 1 arranged in a line across the web 2 of linoleum &c. unwound from the roll 5 and passing into a drying-chamber at 6. Printing- blocks 15, which may be those used in handprinting, are mounted on carriers 16 capable of sliding vertically in guides 23 formed on carriages running on transverse rails 8. As many carriages and printing-blocks are employed as there are colours to be used, the blocks being brought in succession under the proper piston and connected therewith by grooves 23 engaging the piston heads 22, or by other means such as suction. On catches 33 being withdrawn and the pressure being applied by manipulating the cocks 39, the block is forced down wards on the linoleum &c. to be printed. The inking is effected by a movable trough inker 20 or a pad. In order to secure alignment, a catch turning on one of the axles of the carriage is caused to engage a projection on one of the rails 8. The web is moved forward over the platen 3 after a transverse strip has been printed, by suitable gear and, to secure register for the next strip to be printed, pointers ate provided on the framework. In a modification, printing-blocks, each equal to the whole width of the linoleum &c., are used, the blocks being mounted on carriages running on rails disposed longitudinally.
Patent GB-190500090-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Sunshades and Blinds for Shop and other Windows.
Inventor: TOWN JOHN
Filed: 1905-01-02
Granted: 1905-06-29
Abstract: 90. Town, J. Jan. 2. Window blinds.-In a blind adapted for use as either a sun-blind or an outside blind, the spring blind a is mounted in a casing b, which is closed by a board c and operated by levers d. The bottom of the blind is provided with a lath f, and passes through a slot e in the board c. When used as an outside blind, Fig. 1, the lath f isdrawn down and engaged in catches g. When used as a sun-blind, the levers d are lowered in the usual manner.
Patent GB-190500107-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brushes.
Inventor: HUGHES WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-01-03
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 107. Hughes, W. Jan. 3. Handles.-In scratch or like brushes, a bunch of wire bristles 4 or a partly unravelled tubular plait of wires is soldered in a ferrule 5. The open end of the ferrule 5 is used to attach a chuck or a handle.
Patent GB-190507005-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Cylinders for Steaming and Shrinking Cloth and the like.
Inventor: GERLACH BERNHARD
Filed: 1905-04-03
Granted: 1905-05-11
Abstract: 7005. Gerlach, B., [trading as Kettling & Braun]. April 3. Gases, apparatus for treating with.-In a cylinder for shrinking cloth with wet steam, a device is provided for removing the condensation water from the inside. The annular ends b of a perforated sheetmetal or wire-gauze cylinder a turn in bearings in the fixed ends c. Steam enters through the pipe e, which is perforated on its lower side and covered by the arched metal plate f. The steam condenses on the inner surface of the casing, and the drops are removed by the scraper h attached to the elastic plate g. Thence the water falls into the roofshaped bottom d and flows away at both ends by pipes i. In a modification, instead of the scraper h, projecting ribs are fixed longitudinally to the inside of the casing a. These ribs direct the condensation water into the receptacle d as the cylinder rotates.
Patent GB-190510921-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Supplying Humidified Air to Rooms or Enclosed Spaces.
Inventor: PROCKTER FREDERICK MALCOLM
Filed: 1905-05-25
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 10,921. Prockter, F. M., and Howorth, F. C. May 25. Air, cooling, heating, and moistening. -Relates to apparatus, of the type described in Specification No. 973, A.D. 1891, [Abridgment Class Cooling &c.), for supplying buildings &c. with moistened air which may be cooled or heated. Air is drawn by the fan k through the opening p into the chamber c, and is expelled through the outlet q. In the chamber c, a hollow drum a with apertures b and projections or spikes revolves so as to dip into water, which may be cooled or heated by pipes s, in the tank h. A guide d serves to cause the air to pass near the periphery of the drum, and a guide f prevents water from passing beyond the tank h. The moisture that settles in the chamber beyond the guide f leaves the casing by the drain w.
Patent GB-190513187-A (GB)
Title: Combined Pastry Lid Cutter and Perforator.
Inventor: POINTON EDWIN CLEMENT
Filed: 1905-06-26
Granted: 1905-12-14
Abstract: 13,187. Pointon, E. C. June 26. Moulding pastry. -In addition to the edge B for cutting the outlines of pies &c., knifeedges D are arranged, suitably connected to the top A or the sides, so that elongated slits or steam-holes are simultaneously cut.
Patent GB-190519998-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarm Clocks and Watches.
Inventor: FAIVRE CHARLES LOUIS
Filed: 1905-10-03
Granted: 1906-03-01
Abstract: 19,998. Faivre, C. L. Oct. 3. Alarms, mechanical.-A spindle c passes through a bridge and the plate b, and carries a hand d and rod e, which latter carries a knife f, normally pressed by the action of a leaf spring g against the projection h on the hammer i of the alarm mechanism. The wheel k, frictionally mounted on the arbor wand driven from the hour-wheel l, rotates once in twelve hours and carries a finger m, which, at the prearranged time, turns the hand d, shaft c, and blade f, thereby freeing the hammer i. The alarm is set by turning the lever u carrying the wheels p, q, to put the former into gear with the wheel h, which is then rutated by turning the wheel v. 'The wheel k may carry a removable dial or hand, and the nose u of the rocking lever and the rim of the wheel v project beyond the case The alarm may be driven by the barrel actuating the movement of the clock or watch or by an independent barrel.
Patent GB-190600439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Hair-nets.
Inventor: LANZENBERG JULIUS
Filed: 1906-01-06
Granted: 1906-02-01
Abstract: 439. Lanzenberg, J. Jan. 6. Hair-nets.-Nets for enveloping the whole of the coiffure are made rhomboid shape, when extended, by first forming two or three meshes, and then increasing the number of meshes in subsequent rows until the greatest width is obtained, after which the rows are progressively decreased. A binding-thread c is netted to all the apices around the outside of the net. Through the edges of the net a draw-thread d is inserted, so that the size of the net can be adjusted. Irregular shaped nets for particular coiffures are formed by increasing or decreasing the number of meshes in successive rows in irregular progression.
Patent GB-190603668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tool Holders for Turning and Planing Tools.
Inventor: TZSCHABRAN PAUL
Filed: 1906-02-14
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 3668. Tzschabran, P. Feb. 14. Planing; tools and tool-holders.-The tool d, Figs. 1 and 3, is held in a groove in the head b of a tool-bar by a block f curved at the front end to direct the cuttings freely away from the work and bar. The block f is actuated by a stout conicalended screw e making an acute angle with the tool. A rib g, Fig. 3, assists in retaining the tool. Fig. 4 shows a modified form in which a rib is unnecessary.